Accounting Technician

Position Summary: Under the direct supervision of the Finance Director, the Accounting Technician processes accounts payable, helps to maintain the fixed asset inventory, reviews and reconciles accounts receivable, provides backup and assistance to County Treasurer, and assists with general office and accounting tasks for Morrow County.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Process Accounts Payable, including verifying accurate coding, authorization, and compliance with County procurement policies and contracts for materials and services.  Monitor outstanding invoices and ensure timely payments
• Administer ‘County Wide’ vendor accounts for procurement
• Review and audit credit card statements to ensure compliance with the Morrow County Credit Card Program.
• Process Accounts Receivable, including processing daily receipts, general billing, account reconciliation, monitoring outstanding balances, resolve billing discrepancies and ensure compliance with County policies.
• Assist with general ledger postings and journal entries
• Assist with quarterly reconciliations of funds and accounts
• Provide accounting support and assistance to County Departments and personnel
• Investigate and recommend solutions to accounting discrepancies and problems
• Assist with the annual audit
• Provides support and assistance with annual budgeting process
• Monitor department and fund activity for budget compliance and alert Finance Director and/or Treasurer to potential issues
• Perform general offices tasks including answering phones, updating Finance Department web page as needed, and sorting, organizing and filing records and documents
• Performs related duties as assigned to meet business needs